Andrew Maloney

I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].

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June 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Jenner Sees More Business and Opportunity in Government Contracts Work

Jenner & Block, which just hired the former chief judge of the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, said the number of government contract matters the firm is handling has grown by about one-third since last year.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Who's Counting? Law Firms Split on Specifying Days for Return to Office

Multiple firms have announced plans in which there is no target number of days to spend working remotely. Others have suggested goals.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Remain Cautious on Office Rules and Masks, as Chicago Prepares to Reopen

While the Chicago mayor said Thursday the city was on track to remove many restrictions by June 11, firms are remaining cautious before changing course on their operations.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Weil Adds Litigation Pair From Gibson Dunn as It Seeks to Build DC Practice

The New York firm is seeking out a "strategic initiative to build and deepen" its litigation and enforcement capabilities in Washington, D.C.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

June 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer

How This Am Law 100 Firm Is Creating More Business Connections With Current Clients

Polsinelli sees an expanding construction practice as an opportunity to deepen ties with existing clients.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

May 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

For Office Returns, the Vaccine May Not Be Required but It's Hard to Avoid

Several big law firms have all but required vaccination now, including Skadden and Weil Gotshal.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

May 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

For Summer Associate Programs, Several Law Firms Keep Pandemic Precautions in Place

Sidley Austin, Barnes & Thornburg and Husch Blackwell will have a mix of virtual and in-person events, while others are pushing ahead with largely in-person summer programs.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

May 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer

To Mask or Unmask in Offices? Some Law Firms Are Updating Their Mask Guidelines

Weil Gotshal and Husch Blackwell will not require vaccinated workers to wear masks in offices, depending on local rules. But several other law firms are sticking to mask policies in offices for now.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read